Electrical Engineer

Actalent; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 83,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer for an onsite contract role in Aurora, IL. You will design and develop electronic circuits and printed wiring assemblies, lead PCB layout, and create manufacturing documentation to transition designs to production.

The role requires strong lab experience, expertise in digital design (PSoCs, microprocessors, FPGAs/CPLDs) and proficiency with Altium, OrCAD or Mentor Xpedition.

Qualifications

• Detailed circuit card design, analysis and testing experience.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Extensive lab experience with design optimization and testing.
• Experience in digital design including PSoCs, microprocessors, FPGAs/CPLDs, and USB drivers.
• Proficiency with schematic capture tools (Altium Designer, Mentor Xpedition, OrCAD).
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Experience with Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, Visio, Project).
• Experience with DoD standards and practices.
• Ability to analyze a design to meet technical requirements.
• Lab testing equipment experience (oscilloscopes, power meters).
• Hyperlynx experience for signal integrity is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Create electronic circuit schematics and lead PCB design/layout activities.
• Develop documentation for manufacturing printed wiring assemblies and transition designs to manufacturing.
• Develop detailed design specifications, test plans, and test procedures.
• Write hardware module design descriptions and technical memoranda.
• Verify product performance against predictions for prototype and production hardware.
• Generate documentation for programming components and loading firmware.
• Troubleshoot problems by defining issues, collecting data, and implementing solutions.
• Identify alternate components and conduct qualification testing for obsolete components.
• Plan, design, and manage PWB re-layout to replace obsolete components.
• Support test yield improvement activities in a manufacturing environment.
• Act as liaison between diagnostics technicians and development engineers.
• Evaluate effects of modified firmware on existing hardware platforms.
• Perform root cause analysis on field failures and warranty returns.
• Support R&D efforts and continuous process improvements.
• Complete tasks with minimal supervision and communicate status to management.

Skills

Circuit design

FPGAs

PSoCs

USB drivers

Lab testing

Communication

MS Office

Education

Electrical Engineering degree (Bachelor's or Master's)

Tools

Altium Designer

Siemens/Mentor Xpedition

OrCAD

Job description

Electrical Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will play a critical role in designing and developing electronic circuits and printed wiring assemblies, ensuring they meet detailed specifications and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Create electronic circuit schematics and lead PCB design/layout activities.
• Develop documentation for manufacturing printed wiring assemblies and transition designs to manufacturing.
• Develop detailed design specifications, test plans, and test procedures.
• Write technical documents including hardware module design descriptions and technical memoranda.
• Verify product performance against predictions for prototype and production hardware products.
• Generate documentation for programming individual components and loading firmware.
• Troubleshoot problems effectively by defining issues, collecting data, and implementing solutions.
• Identify alternate components and conduct qualification testing for obsolete components.
• Plan, design, and manage PWB re-layout activities to replace obsolete components.
• Support test yield improvement activities in a manufacturing environment.
• Act as a liaison between manufacturing diagnostic technicians and development engineers.
• Evaluate the effects of modified firmware on existing hardware platforms.
• Perform root cause analysis on field failures and recurring warranty returns.
• Support research and development efforts and continuous process improvements.
• Complete tasks in a quality and timely manner with minimal supervision.
• Communicate effectively with management about status, issues, needs, and ideas.

Essential Skills

• At least five years of experience in detailed circuit card design, analysis, and test.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Extensive lab experience and hands-on skills in optimizing designs and testing.
• Experience with digital design including PSoCs, Microprocessors, FPGAs/CPLDs, and USB drivers.
• Proficiency in schematic capture tools such as Altium Designer, Siemens/Mentor Xpedition, or OrCAD.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Experience with Microsoft Office tools, including Excel, Word, Visio, and Project.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with DoD standards and practices.
• Ability to analyze a design to meet technical requirements.
• Experience with lab testing equipment like oscilloscopes and power meters.
• Hyperlynx experience for signal integrity testing is a plus.

Work Environment

The role is onsite and involves working on cutting-edge technology in a great team culture. Collaborate with a team that includes FPGA Engineers and other Electrical Engineers, utilizing Altium for board design while working with digital circuits.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Aurora, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $86.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment.

Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 20, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Aurora,IL.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.